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What was that beautiful work I saw at the Met? Which room was Sargent's portrait painting , Madame X , in? I loved that Renoir but didn't have time to go back and spend a little more time with that work and that work alone. How do I answer these questions? Simply, Google Art Project. Google Art...

A good artist-friend of mine recently came to New York, and after picking him up at the airport we headed to the Montclair Art Museum to study the permanent collection of George Inness paintings. When I asked how things were going, he complained that he was doing so well selling paintings of the Grand...

When J.C. Airoldi left a successful career as a designer, she applied the same level of determination, practicality, hard work, and marketing skills that she used in her previous profession to creating and selling paintings. Gloucester Solitude 2008, oil, 12 x 16. Private collection. by M. Stephen Doherty...

Use negative space on both sides of the canvas to create a unified composition. by Elizabeth Pruitt Bleu 2007, acrylic, 36 x 24. The artist has created interesting negative shapes on the left side of the painting where the flowers go off the canvas. The artist may want to consider using this technique...

Indicating a light source is essential to painting 3D objects. by Elizabeth Pruitt The Moroccan Vase 2006, acrylic, 19 x 12. This piece is reminiscent of Picasso's work. The eye travels nicely down the curving line of the vase in the foreground. However, the vases and the fruit appear flat. Although...

Pay careful attention to color temperature. by Elizabeth Pruitt Maddy No. 1 2006, pastel on acid-free foam board, 24 x 20. The artist has achieved an intimate feeling in this paintingâ??itâ??s as if the viewer is drawn into the horseâ??s soul. However, the artist may want to consider...

Break up strong lines when possible to add interest. by Elizabeth Pruitt Looking South— Hollywood Beach, Florida Acrylic, 36 x 24. This painting has a nice composition. However, the diagonal line that runs from the lower, left corner should be irregular to create more interesting negative space...

Be sure to locate the light source in the composition before you begin painting. by Elizabeth Pruitt Moonlit Forest 2006, acrylic, 24 x 30. This artist demonstrates some good, basic painting skills; however, the artist might want to consider the following suggestions. First, painting the sky lighter...